Security Architecture & Design
Bridging the Gap Between the Security Office and IT Department
Security doesn’t have to be complex. BNC simplifies the implementation of your security policies by serving as an interface between technical specialists and the security office. Our expertise in Security Architecture and Design enables you to effectively execute your IT security strategies. We provide clear, actionable solutions tailored to your specific needs, ensuring your systems are well-prepared against threats.
We recognize the unique requirements of Security Offices and CISO teams, allowing us to create customized solutions that align directly with your security objectives.
With over 25 years of experience in executing IT projects, we leverage proven strategies and technologies to fortify your security architecture.
Our extensive background in networks, security, and data management (NET/SEC/DM) enables us to offer independent consulting services.
Enhancing Communication Between Engineering and Security
Engineering teams often struggle with vague requirements from the Security Office or the CISO. Governance documents can be overly general and filled with technical jargon, making them challenging to interpret. Engineers need clear, context-specific interpretations. Our consultants bridge the gap between departments, translating requirements into actionable measures and assisting with the necessary documentation.
Zero Trust: A Long-Term Transition
Fully implementing the Zero Trust principle requires more than just acquiring security solutions; it necessitates a fundamental shift in the mindset of all stakeholders. A multi-year implementation plan is advisable, gradually integrating the Zero Trust mentality into every system and application. We help you define initial steps and create a clear roadmap for your Zero Trust journey.
Consistent Security in Hybrid Environments
Traditional networks often rely on a zoning concept to define security measures for various systems. However, this approach is frequently inadequate for cloud environments, particularly with SaaS services. BNC offers a protection requirement framework that provides a clear and comprehensible methodology for establishing security requirements. This ensures consistent implementation while maintaining the necessary design flexibility.
Securing Operational Technology (OT) Environments
Security methods suitable for IT clients and servers often do not translate to Operational Technology (OT) systems, where software agents cannot be installed, and patch management is severely limited. We collaborate with you to develop concepts that protect your OT environment according to Zero Trust principles, all while ensuring uninterrupted business operations. This approach minimizes both the attack surface and the risk of operational disruptions and industrial espionage.
Conclusion: BNC - Your Partner in Thoughtful Security Architecture
BNC empowers you to develop an effective security architecture that aligns security requirements with technical implementation. We facilitate understanding between security and engineering, support the phased implementation of Zero Trust, and offer adaptable security solutions for hybrid and OT environments. Trust our expertise to minimize risks and future-proof your security strategy.
FAQ Security Architecture & Design
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It is not possible to install anti-malware agents on our OT systems. What alternative measures can we take to enhance security?
There are numerous ways to control access to OT systems, monitor their behavior, and detect data leaks early on, all without the need for software agents. Appropriate isolation strategies can also help contain the spread of attacks. Depending on your specific environment and its unique characteristics and requirements, BNC can assist you in planning and implementing the appropriate measures.
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What is the difference between ZTNA and Zero Trust?
Some manufacturers promise to make your network Zero Trust compliant with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). However, this is quite limited, as it only regulates network access. In the past, this was referred to as Remote Access (RAS) or Client VPN. Yes, these ZTNA solutions can control a bit more than traditional offerings, but largely they are just old wine in new bottles. A Zero Trust concept goes much further by incorporating traffic relationships within the network across all applications and to all cloud services, while also considering access from suppliers and service providers. SASE suites can make a good contribution here, but without the right concept, they will behave like nothing more than better firewalls.
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What is a protection requirement concept?
In the protection requirement concept, we succinctly document the consolidated results of a protection needs analysis based on risk assessment and the Zero Trust approach. It is important for us to convey a clear and applicable principle that can easily be applied to heterogeneous environments and is open to technological advancements. Depending on the classification of the processed information and the user’s access rights, necessary protective measures are abstractly defined.
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How does an Information Security Management System (ISMS) contribute to our security?
Often, we find that technically oriented employees do not understand the value of an ISMS and would prefer to implement a new security system rather than engage with abstract policies and directives. An ISMS serves as the foundation for a systematic approach to balancing risk acceptance, protection needs, security budgets, and user behavior. This enables strategic decisions to be made about which measures effectively improve security, rather than being driven by marketing claims from various vendors or media hype.
Our consulting services accompany you on the path of this decision-making process and ensure a consistent implementation.
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Our security budget is limited. How can we use the available resources more effectively?
Fortunately, budget constraints are not only your concern but are also faced by all your competitors in the security field.
We support you in effectively utilizing your limited budget by strategically strengthening the weakest link in your security chain. Additionally, we can help you prepare relevant evidence for management awareness, so that in the future a larger portion of the available budget is allocated to improving your security environment.